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Fire hits home under construction in Surrey, spreads to 2 neighbouring homes

Black smoke and flames rise from a home under construction in Surrey on April 12, 2020.
Black smoke and flames rise from a home under construction in Surrey on April 12, 2020. Shane MacKichan

A fire at a home under construction in Surrey on Sunday spread to two neighbouring homes, RCMP said, forcing the residents to evacuate.

Fire crews were called to the 8000 block of 126A Street around 11:30 a.m.

Over 20 firefighters and eight apparatus were actively working to contain the blaze as of noon.

Surrey RCMP said none of the neighbouring residents were hurt once the flames to spread to their homes, and all occupants are safe.

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Those occupants will remain evacuated “for the time being,” police said.

The under-construction home was unoccupied at the time and no construction crews were onsite Sunday.

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RCMP say they will be investigating the cause of the fire along with Surrey Fire Department

People are being urged to avoid 80 Avenue between 124 Street and 128 Street as crews continue working to extinguish the blaze and clear the scene.

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